HB790

AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB790 establishes a teacher scholarship pilot program for math and science students, requiring repayment through teaching service.

Kentucky HB790 creates a pilot program to award scholarships to students pursuing math or science degrees, contingent on future teaching service in these subjects. The program, administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, provides up to $25,000 per academic year for four years, totaling $100,000. Recipients must teach in Kentucky for one year per $10,000 received, two years for $10,001 to $25,000, and four years for $25,001 to $100,000. The bill also appropriates $4,175,000 annually for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium.

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Where it stands

Current
Postsecondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

to Postsecondary Education (H)

Mar 2

House

introduced in House

Mar 2

House

to Committee on Committees (H)